Cost of living in Argentina compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $625 (€5.75) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $443 (€4.07) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $150 (€1.37) | €2.87 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 (€0.61) | €0.66 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $142 (€1.31) | €2.13 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $85 (€0.78) | €1.42 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $269 (€2.47) | €4.14 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $101 (€0.93) | €1.35 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (€0.45) | €1.03 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $79 (€0.72) | €0.94 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $279 (€2.56) | €4.32 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $144 (€1.32) | €1.95 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (€0.36) | €0.95 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,431 (€335) | €1,136 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,169 (€213) | €741 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,437 (€41) | €118 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,419 (€225) | €743 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,127 (€148) | €501 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,456 (€32) | €87 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,431 (€13) | €29 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,012 (€322) | €378 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,449 (€133) | €120 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 (€3.21) | €9 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $259 (€2.38) | €9 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,808 (€35) | €73 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,349 (€22) | €31 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,703 (€62) | €79 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,569 (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,001,430 (€18,402) | €25,997 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (€0.63) | €1.46 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,539 (€14) | €36 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $282 (€2.59) | €5.35 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $620 (€5.70) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,156 (€11) | €46 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $255 (€2.34) | €3.15 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (€1.50) | €3.70 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $218 (€2.00) | €3.54 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $113 (€1.04) | €1.22 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $128 (€1.18) | €1.89 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $496 (€4.56) | €14 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,295 (€12) | €28 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $664 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,197 (€20) | €40 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,204 (€20) | €41 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $400 (€3.68) | €8 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $165 (€1.52) | €3.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $152 (€1.39) | €1.79 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $65,026 (€598) | €496 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (€0.16) | €0.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,928 (€18) | €40 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (€1.57) | €4.85 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Portugal
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